US Bridges

Road D over Cuming Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3S 5E of West Point · Structure no. C002014440

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road D over Cuming Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road D over Cuming Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad D
CrossesCuming Creek
Location3S 5E of West Point
RouteCounty Highway 7864
Coordinates41.786, -96.618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road D over Cuming Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road D over Cuming Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Road D over Cuming Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road D over Cuming Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road D over Cuming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.